Who's the man?

I would say the black male in Marable's piece is more masculine in the orthodox sense. And by that i mean that the black male is less philosophical and more compliant to the harsher realities of a life that is against their favor (politically, economically, and media wise). That is not to say that they thrive in life. Theroux is more brash about his perception on the male myth, concentrating less on statistical evidence to back his claims. It almost feels like he uses his essay to exercise his witticism, a searing scorching observation that's tainted by his personal experiences. Marable (both the men he's trying to describe and himself) is more objective, daring in his claims of African accomplishments in the settling of America. He raises interesting viewpoints that have a solid basing. He's more serious, i suppose. He discusses suicides and jail rates and broken families and misconceptions and what forces fostered the atmosphere of contempt. The black males faces more disadvantages then one who want's to demonstrate his creativity.